Gammarid

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Amphipoda (Amphipoda)

Family

Maeridae

Genus

Elasmopus

Species

Elasmopus rapax (Gammarid)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gammarid?

The scientific name of Gammarid is Elasmopus rapax. It belongs to the genus Elasmopus.

What is the conservation status of Gammarid?

Gammarid (Elasmopus rapax) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gammarid live?

Gammarid is found in Distributed across New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Gammarid belong to?

Gammarid (Elasmopus rapax) belongs to the genus Elasmopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Maeridae.

What kingdom does Gammarid belong to?

Gammarid (Elasmopus rapax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).